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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Health Centers' Policies: A Closer Look at Hidden Racism

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) aim to boost health equity for communities that have faced discrimination. But do their policies truly fight racism? Often, they don't. This can lead to policies that unintentionally promote racism. To tackle this, we used a method called Critical Anti-Raci

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Dec 26 2024ENVIRONMENT

Rare Metals: The Hidden Danger in Vienna's Green Revolution

Did you know that electric cars and solar panels, which are supposed to make our world greener, actually use rare metals that can be harmful? Scientists in Vienna are worried about these metals leaking into the air and water as these green technologies age. They found out that if we keep increasing

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Clinical Trials: Boosting Capabilities in Nepal

Clinical trials are a big deal when it comes to checking if new vaccines or medicines are safe and work as they should. These trials are tricky and take a lot of time. They need the help of government officials, trial sites, researchers, and the whole health system. In recent years, many of these tr

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Video Calls in Danish GP Offices: A New Way to Care?

Imagine walking into a Danish general practitioner's (GP) office and instead of waiting for an in-person appointment, you can simply talk to your doctor via a video call. This is the future that political stakeholders in Denmark are pushing for. By the end of 2024, GPs must offer video consultations

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Building a Country-Wide Hospital VTE Registry: Challenges and Lessons from India

Health registries play a crucial role in tracking disease trends, monitoring treatment options, and evaluating patient outcomes. This research zooms in on the hurdles faced while setting up and maintaining a Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) registry within Indian hospitals. Picture this: India, a vast c

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Greece's Child Mental Health Care: Challenges and Gaps

Greece's mental health system is in the middle of a big change, trying to move towards a community-focused model. This shift isn't easy, especially when it comes to caring for kids and teens. Experts worry that the current system doesn't cover enough ground and has some big holes in service. Unfortu

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Why Denmark Kept Calm Amidst the COVID-19 Storm

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, it upended economies, societies, and healthcare systems. But Denmark, a small European country, seemed to sail through with remarkable steadiness. This begs the question: what made Denmark's healthcare system and society so resilient against the pan

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Brain Benefits: Why Older Adults Should Pick Up Their Calligraphy Pens

You might think calligraphy is just for talented hands, but it could be a brain game-changer, too! A study found that older adults who doubled their calligraphy practice time saw their brains' memory and thinking areas chatting more effectively. The study picked Chinese folks aged between 55 and 75

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

How Communities Help Elderly Chinese Live Independently

As the world's population gets older, the role of community environments becomes crucial for healthy aging. A recent study, using data from a Chinese health survey between 2011 and 2020, looked into how suitable communities are for seniors aged 60 and above. The study divided these communities into

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Cat's Death Highlights Risk of Bird Flu in Pet Food

A cat from Oregon passed away after consuming pet food that was found to contain bird flu. This rare event has led to a recall of the raw frozen turkey-based cat food sold across several U. S. states and Canada. The product, made by Northwest Naturals, was strictly consumed by the indoor cat, provin

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